Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Eli Sharabi’s memoir “Hostage,” recounting his experience in Hamas captivity after the Oct. 7, 2023 attack, has been named Book…
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Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) – No matter what happens when Israel’s bobsled team hits the ice next week at the 2026 Winter Olympics, team captain…
Evocative film ‘Le Chemin des Juifs’ screened at CPL on Holocaust Remembrance Day
by Maxine Fischbein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – An International Holocaust Remembrance Day IHRD program on Tuesday, January 27 brought a diverse audience of…
Celebrity activist Montana Tucker brings powerful virtual conversation to Calgary: Feb. 22
By Mark Cooper, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Montana Tucker never would have believed so many she thought she knew and trusted in the…
Steven Spielberg wins Grammy, becoming 9th Jew in elite EGOT ranks
by Phyllisa Cramer (JTA) – The legendary director Steven Spielberg has become the ninth Jew to secure “EGOT” status after winning a Grammy for producing…